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Using hearing aids to your advantage during the holidaysUsing hearing aids to your advantage during the holidays
Contributed by Debbie Clason, staff writer, Healthy Hearing The holiday season is so short, sometimes it seems to fly by faster than Santa’s sleigh. Since this time of year is traditionally spent with friends and loved ones, why miss a minute of the sounds you love most? When you take full advantage of your hearing aid capabilities, you can enjoy the festivities to their fullest. Get a hearing aid check-up before festivitiesAs a hearing aid user, you likely schedule regular check-ups with your hearing healthcare professional. That’s especially important this time of year to make sure your hearing devices are clean and working properly. At your appointment be sure to ask about: ![]() friends and family. Make sure your hearing aids enhance your holiday spirit!
Train your brain if you don't wear hearing aids oftenSince hearing is a brain function, the more you wear your hearing devices, the more practice your brain has translating the signals it’s receiving from the hair cells in the inner ear. This is especially important if you’ve just begun wearing hearing devices after a long period of untreated hearing loss, as there may be some sounds your brain has forgotten how to translate. Here are some other tips for getting ready before the holidays:
At holiday partiesIf your hearing loss prevents you from hearing well when you’re in a noisy situation, be prepared when you attend the office party or a friend’s holiday party.
During holiday performancesWhether the production is Broadway quality or performed by your favorite little Scrooge, be prepared to hear your best.
After the holidaysTake a moment to evaluate. Did your hearing devices meet your expectations? If not, make a list of what needs adjusting so you can discuss it at your next regularly scheduled appointment. Ask your hearing healthcare professional to make a note of these adjustments in your file so you’ll be even more prepared to greet the next holiday season. If you’re not hearing as well as you used to, make an appointment with a hearing specialist near you to find out why. Let healthy hearing be the gift you give yourself this holiday season! Debbie Clason, staff writer, Healthy Hearing
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